Library Technicians Salary in Fort Smith, AR-OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Smith, AR-OK

Median annual salary $25,800 -35.5% vs national
Median hourly $12.40
10th percentile $25,800
90th percentile $32,660
Employed locally 60
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,800
    25th
    $25,800
    50th (median)
    $25,800
    75th
    $25,800
    90th
    $32,660

    Fort Smith economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 45% Median Library Technicians salary is 55% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Library Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New Haven, CT $66,260
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $65,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,110
    Iowa City, IA $63,470
    Yakima, WA $63,270
    Ithaca, NY $62,510

    Nearby metros — Library Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $61,420
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $61,100
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $57,420
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $56,020
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $55,230
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $51,860

    Related occupations in Fort Smith, AR-OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $50,140
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,760
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,360
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $56,780
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $25,610
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $56,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Fort Smith?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Fort Smith, AR-OK is $12.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $15.52 or more per hour.

    Is Fort Smith above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Fort Smith, AR-OK is 35.5% below the national median of $39,970. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Library Technicians in Fort Smith?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $25,800 per year in Fort Smith, AR-OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,800.